With Earth Day just around the corner and new laws going into effect regarding how disposal of food waste is changing Nevada County and Waste Management are working together to educate the community. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says the … Read more >

A grand opening celebration in Nevada County for what’s being called the first directional bicycle-specific trail network in a national forest in California is coming up this weekend. The main architect of the Parliament Trail network, Orion Kroger, appeared on … Read more >

SYRCL’s 11th annual State of the Yuba is happening this (Wed.) evening at the Gold Vibe Kombuchary, just past the Nevada County Airport. Community Engagement Manager, Maddie Davis, stresses that it’s not just for members to attend, but an open … Read more >

It’s considered a key marketing tool for the Nevada County Fair. And now the Fairgrounds has announced this year’s poster selection. CEO Andrew Trygg says they received over 100 submissions, featuring the slogan “Carnival Lights and Treat Street Delights”. That … Read more >

A road rage arrest has been made in the South County, in a joint effort between the Sheriff’s Department and the California Highway Patrol. Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, says it involved two vehicles on Highway 49 near … Read more >

Nevada County has been working with a number of agencies and jurisdictions to help identify affordable housing solutions. County Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says as part of the process the county has identified several low-cost, pre-approved housing plans that … Read more >

Another high-ranked Nevada County law enforcement officer has been through the 10-week program at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. CHP Commander, Lieutenant Noah Hawkins, is from the Grass Valley Office and talked about it on KNCO’s On the … Read more >

A state law, signed two years ago, is designed to increase transparency, accountability, and oversight surrounding the acquisition and use of military equipment by law enforcement agencies. It requires any agency to obtain approval from its local governing board before … Read more >

At their recent meeting, the Nevada City City Council took steps toward eventually becoming a “disposable-free” town. City Manager Sean Grayson laid out the process and components regarding adopting a single-use foodware reduction ordinance, modeled after the town of Truckee’s. … Read more >

Press Release Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Nevada City, CA – The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is actively investigating a homicide that occurred at a residence in the 12000 block of Half Moon Way in Nevada … Read more >